Diving in Greece

Most of the diving in Greece takes place in the Mediterranean Sea, but there are also a handful of locations for diving that are found in the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea.

Although diving in Greece is limited due to strict Government regulations that are aimed at protecting sculptures and artefacts, there is plenty of sea life to observe and very clear waters which makes diving in Greece a special treat.

Despite regulations on diving which can be frustrating to some divers, recently many new dive sites have opened up and many restrictions that local guides can take you to that are ‘unofficially’ open.

Those who want to dive for the entire length of their holiday will do best by booking a yacht diving tour due to the fact that they travel around to the best dive spots so that you can visit every location without worrying about travel arrangements.  Although you will pay more up front, keep in mind that most bookings are all inclusive and include meals and travel the deals can be well worth it if you are serious about diving in Greece.

One of the most prominent diving locations in Greece is the wreck of Paronaxia which is located between the islands of Naxos and Paros.  There is a large reef located at the point of the ship’s funnel which is where the ship originally sank.  There are many thrills to this dive including the fact that the ship is held upright by sand so that divers can go through each deck level.

Outside of the wrecks, there are plenty of other coral reefs that are worth viewing in the Greek waters as well as plenty of sea life to make any trip down worthwhile.  Among the animals that you may view while diving in Greece are the Rock Cods, Combstars, Triglopo, Spinous Murex, Mantas, Shore crabs, dolphins, jellyfish, loggerhead turtles, scorpion fish, seahorses, moray eels, and corbs.

There are many regions that people enjoy visiting when diving in Greece, but most are located along the Southern edge of Greece.   Some of the most popular locations include Rhodes Island, Samos Island, Magnesia, Leros, Peloponnes, Thessaloniki, and Athens.

Since Greece is very historical and has plenty of cultural and historical sites, diving in the Greece is recommended for those who are travelling with non divers or those who are just learning to dive who also want to actively participate in above water activities while on holiday as well.